This Sunday, February 14, 2010, Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Siva Ratri.
Siva Ratri literally translates as “the Night of Lord Siva,” the actual date of Siva Ratri is Friday, February 12. Lord Siva is described as “the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Lord Krishna)”, As such, this week’s Sunday “Love” Feast will be dedicated to honouring Lord Siva.
The tentative schedule (subject to change) is as follows:
6:00pm to 6:30pm – Arati
6:30pm to 6:40pm – Welcome and Announcements
6:40pm to 7:30pm – Class about Lord Siva by Rupanuga das
7:30pm to 7:50pm – Abhisheka (bathing ceremony) for Lord Siva
7:45pm to 8:00pm – Arati for Lord Siva
8:00pm to 8:30pm – Arati
8:30pm – Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam)